OXFORD, Ohio– The Akron softball team closed out the regular season with a 5-1 loss at Miami (Ohio) in Mid-American Conference action on Sunday afternoon at the Miami Softball Stadium.
The Zips finished at 26-28 overall and 12-12 in the MAC, while the RedHawks improved to 29-22 overall and 14-10 in MAC play.
Akron took the lead quickly, scoring a run in the top of the first inning when senior OF Savannah Fruin (Delray Beach, Fla.) singled to left, which drove in junior OF Ashley Sims (Brooksville, Fla.).
The RedHawks tied the game in the bottom of the first inning with a single through the left side.